Brightline Revolutionizes Passenger Rail in the U.S.

Brightline, a Florida-based company owned by Fortress Investment Group, is revolutionizing passenger rail in the U.S. by offering a privatized alternative to Amtrak. With its Miami to West Palm Beach line already operational and an expansion line to Orlando set to open in August, Brightline aims to transport 8 million people per year in Florida. The company is also planning to create the first dedicated high-speed rail line in the U.S., connecting Los Angeles to Las Vegas, with hopes to finish before the LA 2028 Olympics. The project is expected to cost $12 billion, with a federal grant requested to cover a third of the cost.